Figure 16.2
-Refer to Figure 16.2. In the branched metabolic pathway, if enzyme 1 is defective, you might expect to see an increase in the amount of which intermediate/product?
A) F
B) E
C) D
D) A

Question

Figure 16.2
-Refer to Figure 16.2. In the branched metabolic pathway, if enzyme 1 is defective, you might expect to see an increase in the amount of which intermediate/product?
A) F 
B) E 
C) D 
D) A

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If enzyme 1 is defective, the conversion of the starting substrate to the next intermediate is blocked, leading to an accumulation of the starting substrate, which is A.

Figure 16.2 -Refer to Figure 16.2. in the Branched Metabolic Pathway, If